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Thursday, May 1, 2014

Huge List: Memes Translated to Tagalog/Filipino

We all know that Internet memes have not just taken over America and other parts of the world, but also in our home country, the Philippines. And the cool thing is that, they're not only on the Internet anymore, but also on sidewalks, tarpaulins, posters and even advertisements! And for that, I've prepared a large, seemingly-hilarious (I hope it's not very corny) list of famous memes translated in our native tongue, Tagalog (Filipino) - some with bonus alternative terms I've made up and explanations.

It's More Fun in the Philippines - originated from the campaign of the Department of Tourism. Some are witty and some are satirical, with a Harabara font text overlay.

Awkward Wrong Spellings/Grammar - awkward things you see on flea markets and public places, such as "bedshits" instead of "bedsheets". Some are actually witty puns.

Naging Mahirap ka na ba? - the famous political commercial of Manny Villar has been crowned as one of the worst LSSes in Filipino culture.

Mommy Dionisia Pacquiao - she herself is a meme and we know it, especially with the recent Pacquiao fight ("gu tu hil!" / "go to hell").

Janet Lim Napoles - the so-called Pork Barrel Scam Queen is currently one of the most widely-trending subject in Filipino memes.

Anyare? - "Dafuq just happened?" Short-hand of "Anong nangyari?"

Ansabe? - "Dafuq did you say/did I just hear?" Short-hand of "Anong sabi?"

Dota o Ako? - originated from a local OPM song. Literally means "Warcraft/DoTA or me?", as a consequential decision-making problem for boys to choose between relationship and gaming.

Thor Memes - from things such as "sari-sari-sTHOR" to "Joel THORe".

Yung Feeling Na - similar to "the moment when you" meme.

Jejemon - People who type like this: "eoWzz mUsXhtAh nAh poHwZ" ("Hello, how are you?" / "Hello, musta na po?") and subsequently wear rainbow-colored hats and loose shirts, similar to the swag culture of today. Name based from Pokemon.Bonus: found a jejemon translator site! LOL

Manny Pacquiao - much like her mother, Pacman is a netizen's favorite, especially with his fight losses (and Filipinos being bitter over it), most recently the Timothy Bradley one.

Miriam Defensor Santiago - her witty words and facial expressions make the perfect "banat moves" to people you want to point a finger to.